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Ministry of Textiles
Words Count Festival 2019: A Day Long Event Celebrated in Warm Environment
First Word Smith Award honored to Pavan Kumar Varma
ATIRA successfully manufactured composites carbon which reduced cost of satellite launching – Irani
Optimistic about 33% Women Reservation bill – Smriti Irani
Union Textile Minister Smt. Smriti Irani in the event World Count festival 2019 in Pune today said, “ Ahmedabad Textile Industry Research Association  recently manufactured composite carbon fabric which is lightweight, durable, and high heat resistance and now replacing metal parts of satellites for bringing down weight significantly. This is helpful to reduced launch cost.”.
The Words Count second edition of the Festival, curetted by the award -winning screenwriter, author and columnist Advita Kala, an initiative aimed at bringing together speakers from several socio-political spheres to share their insights on various pertinent issues, held in Pune today.
Addressing to the gathering and discussion on titled, “Scripting Her Story, From Star to Star Campaigner”, Union Textile Minister Smriti Zuben Irani freely chant, said, tried our best to get pass 33% women reservation bill in upper house which is empower women to enter into politics and will get platform for equal opportunity. It will useful to develop women power of country because women are capable to shape the society through their political face.
Explaining about her journey she said, I left behind my media life, when I entered from party work to politics. It is very difficult to deal with public and political life but every time I rejuvenate with idols like Sushma Swaraj ji and Sumitra Mahajan and I started again to serve the nation.
Asking about the farmer’s situation, she said, all farmers oriented centrally sponsored schemes like Fasal Bima Yojana, Sinachai Yojana, Neeam Coating of Urea are implemented by her government. Her government always supported to farmers and now tried to make permanent solution with the aim of double income of farmer’s upto 2022. She further said that, when she was HRD Minister, she tried to make registry of Kashmiri Pandits and rehabilitation of them under common minimum program.
Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification  Prasoon Joshi was also the speaker at the Words Count Festival. He described how we should perform our duties for the nation through his poems.
A career diplomat and famous literature Pavan Kumar Verma was honored by first Word Smith Award 2019 for his contribution in Indian Literature
A daylong event with panel discussion, From Blank Page to Book, features authors Kavita Kane, Dimple Kaul, Shefali Vaidya, Sai swaroopa Iyer, moderated by VK Karthika. Member of Parliament Assadudin Owaisi was also addressed the audience on the future of secularism in the country.
The festival was start with the session, 'How's the Josh', a talk delivered by Sunil Ambekar, the national organizing secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad .
Ministry of Communications
India climbs up six slots and now placed at 61st rank as per Network Readiness Index 2022
The report is prepared by Portulans Institute based in Washington DC
India has improved its position by six slots and is now placed at 61st rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2022  report released recently. In its latest version of 2022, the NRI Report maps the network-based readiness landscape of 131 economies based on their performances in four different pillars: Technology, People, Governance, and Impact covering a total of 58 variables. The report has been prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit, nonpartisan research and educational institute based in Washington DC.
India has not only improved its ranking, but also improved its score from 49.74 in 2021 to 51.19 in 2022. It is noteworthy that India leads in several indicators. The report states that India secured 1st rank in “AI talent concentration”, 2nd rank in “Mobile broadband internet traffic within the country” and “International Internet bandwidth”, 3rd rank in “Annual investment in telecommunication services” and “Domestic market size”, 4th rank in “ICT Services exports”, 5th rank in “FTTH/Building Internet subscriptions” and “AI scientific publications”.
NRI-2022 report states that India has a greater network readiness than would be expected given its income level. India is ranked 3rd out of 36 in the group of lower-middle-income countries after Ukraine  and Indonesia . India has a score higher than the income group average in all pillars and sub-pillars.
Ministry of Textiles
Incentives for Textile Industry
Government is implementing various policy initiatives and schemes for supporting the development of textile sector on PAN-India. These schemes and initiatives which promote technology upgradation, creation of infrastructure, skill development and sectoral development in the textile sector, create a conducive environment and provide enabling conditions for textile manufacturing in the country and helps in boosting textile sector through its various schemes, such as the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme , Schemes for the development of the Powerloom Sector, Schemes for Technical Textiles, Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks ,Scheme for Additional Grant for Apparel Manufacturing Units under SITP , SAMARTH- The Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector , Incentive Scheme for Acquisition of Plant & Machinery , Jute , Integrated Processing Development Scheme ,National Technical Textile Mission, Silk Samagra, National Handloom Development Programme, National Handicraft Development Programme, Integrated Wool Development Programme , North East Region Textiles Promotion Scheme , Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies , Scheme for Production and Employment Linked Support for Garmenting Units  etc. The Government had also approved a special package for textile sector with an outlay of Rs. 6000 crores to boost employment generation and exports particularly in Garmenting and Made-ups. Further, major reforms like removal of Anti-dumping Duty on Purified Terephthalic Acid and Acrylic Fibre have also been taken to encourage the textile sector in the country.
Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to the eligible agencies for raw materials, purchase of looms and accessories, design innovation, product diversification, infrastructure development, skill upgradation, lighting units, marketing of textile products in domestic as well as overseas markets and loan at concessional rates.
These above schemes are aimed at promotion/upgradation of textile industries/units and are being implemented all over the country including Uttar Pradesh.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.53/2022 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.51/2022-CUSTOMS , dated 16th June, 2022 with effect from 29th June, 2022.
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Ministry of Defence
NCC RDC-2022 selection process in full swing in friendly countries
Key highlights:
· Quiz test for selection completed
· Participation in RDC-2022 made aspirational
· As of now, Brazil, Argentina, Mauritius, Seychelles, Nigeria, Mozambique and Maldives confirm participation
Process to select participants for National Cadet Corps  Republic Day Camp 2022  is in full swing. Competitive tests were conducted in 25 friendly countries in September 2021 to select approximately 300 cadets of NCC/equivalent/youth organisations.
As part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the participation of cadets has been expanded to 15 more countries, i.e., France, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Mauritius, Seychelles and Mozambique. Earlier, the usual participation was from 10 friendly countries i.e., Russia, Singapore, Vietnam, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are invited for the NCC Camp.
The selection process will be completed by the end of October 2021. From each country, 10 cadets alongwith their instructors numbering total of around 300 participants will take part in the RDC-2022. The competitive test comprised of a quiz on India to promote knowledge about the country’s culture & heritage, geography, politics, achievements and famous personalities among the participants. The tests were conducted by Embassy/High Commission in their respective countries in coordination with host country organisation.
Till now, seven countries, namely Brazil, Argentina, Mauritius, Seychelles, Nigeria, Mozambique and Maldives have confirmed their participation. The rest are in the final stage of confirmation.
The NCC RDC-2022 selection process has also commenced in States and Union Territories by NCC Directorates. Around 1,600 cadets from across the country would participate in the NCC Camp. Due to COVID-19 protocol, the duration of the Camp would be 43 days from December 17/18, 2021 that include quarantine period as well. The actual commencement of the Camp is scheduled from January 16 to January 29, 2022, which includes Prime Minister’s Rally on January 28, 2022.
To ensure safety of the youth participating in the Camp, all protocols and safety aspects of COVID-19 will be followed. The cadets visiting India would be requested to have full vaccination and health insurance.
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Ministry of Finance
ADB, India sign $270 million loan to improve urban services in 64 Madhya Pradesh small cities
The Asian Development Bank  and the Government of India today signed a $270 million loan to develop water supply and integrated storm water and sewage management infrastructure and strengthen capacities of urban local bodies  for improved service delivery in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
This is an additional financing to scale up the scope of the ongoing Madhya Pradesh Urban Services Improvement Project, which was approved in 2017 with a $275 million loan. It will expand the outcome of the current project by covering additional 64 small cities benefiting 185,000 households consisting of about 1.3 million people.
The signatories to the loan agreement were Shri Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary , Department of Economic Affairs in India’s Ministry of Finance, who signed on behalf of the Government of India, and Mr. Takeo Konishi, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission who signed for ADB.
After signing the loan agreement, Shri Khare said the project will improve livability in selected cities with provision of universal access to basic water and sanitation services for the residents. This is aligned to the vision of the Government of Madhya Pradesh to improve urban infrastructure services with universal coverage of piped water supply in all urban local bodies by 2025.
Mr. Konishi said that through this project, ADB will continue innovative approaches and good practices of the ongoing project including universal coverage with 100% household metering, full operation and maintenance cost recovery, and reducing nonrevenue water. The provision of inclusive water and sanitation services to the urban poor will help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 or access to clean water and sanitation for all.
The project will receive support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, specifically for the integration of Citywide Inclusive Sanitation principles into the planning, design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the sanitation subprojects.
As in the previous loan, the project will support the continued institutional strengthening and capacity building of the Urban Development and Housing Department and Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited. The project will pilot an integrated urban development approach to improve urban service delivery and infrastructure of two urban local bodies. ADB’s technical support will provide a significant model that can be used to replicate and scale up the enhancement of urban livability in other localities.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi holds a meeting to review Power Sector
PM Narendra Modi today held a detailed meeting on the Power Sector & took stock of the impact of COVID-19. He also discussed various long-term reforms for enhancing sustainability, resilience, and efficiency of the sector.
The discussions included measures regarding ease of doing business; propagation of renewables; flexibility in supply of coal; role of public-private partnerships; and boosting investment in the power sector.
PM underlined the significance of the power sector in propelling the economy. The need for effective enforcement of contracts for attracting private investments was discussed.
He emphasized the importance of consumer centricity and directed to work towards the goal of supplying 24X7 quality and reliable power to all consumers. Measures for improving viability of distribution companies, including tariff rationalization and timely release of subsidies along with improved governance were also discussed.
The meeting was attended by Home Minister, Finance Minister, Minister of State for Power, Skill and NRE and Minister of State for Finance along with senior officials of the Government of India.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Shares glimpses from his recent airport related programmes
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses from his recent airport related programs.
He was replying to a tweet by Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, where the Minister had informed about the highest ever capital expenditure in FY 2023 for Civil Aviation Infrastructure Development.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“One of many manifestations of the importance we attach to top quality infrastructure. In the last few months, I have joined airport related programmes in Goa, Bengaluru, Chennai, Itanagar and Shivamogga. Here are some glimpses.”
Ministry of Defence
FOC-in-C  visits Karwar Naval Base
Mumbai, 15 December 2021
Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief , Western Naval Command, paid his maiden visit upon assuming office to the Naval Base at Karwar on 14 and 15 December 2021. He was received by Rear Admiral Mahesh Singh, NM, Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area  and presented a Guard of Honour.
During the visit, the FOC-in-C  reviewed the operational preparedness of ships and units at Karwar and was briefed on the progress of infrastructure development under Project Seabird. He also took stock of progress of the refit of aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya.Defence PRO/CP/DR
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Ministry of Food Processing Industries organizes SWACHHTA Special Campaign 2.0
Under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries organized SWACHHTA Special Campaign 2.0 in the Ministry. During the Swachhta Abhiyan 2.0, the Union Minister, Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras, in his address on the Swachhta Diwas, emphasized upon the importance of cleanliness in the present times and talked about contributing whole-heartedly to the cleanliness campaign 2.0.
Cleanliness activities were started in the Ministry to celebrate the Swachhta Abhiyan 2.0 and the cleanliness activities involved, organizing the department files. All the officers and employees of the Ministry enthusiastically participated in this campaign. They cleaned their respective work places, as well as contributed to make this cleanliness campaign successful.
- Cleanliness drive in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries:
- Skill Development Division and Abtaire Division
- ‘Cold Chain’ Division
- Parliament Section
- Publicity and International Cooperation Division
- R&D Division
- CEFPPC/APC
- Food Testing Laboratory Division
Prime Minister's Office
PM celebrates Bronze Medal by Women's Hockey Team at Asian Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Women's Hockey Team on winning the Bronze medal in at Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“Congratulations to our Women's Hockey Team on their remarkable achievement of winning the Bronze Medal at the Asian Games!
Their resilience, teamwork and passion have brought glory to the nation.”
Cabinet
Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Kamrup, Assam
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for establishment of new AIIMS at Kamrup . The cost of the project is Rs.1123 crore and it will be set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana .
The new AIIMS will be completed in a period of 48 months from the zero date , broadly comprising a pre-construction phase of 15 months, a construction phase of 30 months and stabilization / commissioning phase of three months.
Details:
The Institution will consist of a hospital with a capacity of 750 beds, trauma center facilities, medical college with an intake of 100 MBBS students per year, nursing college with an intake of 60 B.Sc.  students per year, residential complexes and allied facilities / services, broadly on the pattern of AIIMS, New Delhi. The hospital will have 22 Speciality/Super-Speciality Departments including 16 Operation Theaters. It will also have an AYUSH department with 30 beds for providing treatment facilities in traditional system of medicine.
Impact:
The establishment of new AIIMS will serve the dual purpose of providing super speciality health care to the population while also help create a large pool of doctors and other health workers in this region that can be available for primary and secondary level institutions / facilities being created under National Health Mission .
Background:
Under this scheme, AIIMS have been established in Bhubaneshwar, Bhopal, Raipur, Jodhpur, Rishikesh and Patna while work of AIIMS Rae Bareli is in progress. Also, three AIIMS in Nagpur , Kalyani  and Mangalagiri in Guntur  have been sanctioned in 2015 and two AIIMS have been sanctioned at Bathinda and Gorakhpur in 2016.
Department of Space
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding  between Indian Institute of Space science and Technology  and The Delft University of Technology , the Netherlands for research collaboration- reg
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  between Indian Institute of Space science and Technology  and The Delft University of Technology , for carrying out the Academic programmes and Research activities involving students and faculty members in each institution signed on April 09, 2021 and May 17, 2021 at respective institutes and exchanged by email.
Details of MoU:
- Students exchange programme: The Parties may exchange students at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. The Parties will mutually discuss and decide the areas of studies and credits to be pursued under the scheme. Both parties agree the Practicum exchange programme for degree training should follow the educational system and regulations of the hosting partner.
- Dual Degree/Double Degree programme: The Parties may develop specialized curriculum to be pursued by students for award of either undergraduate of postgraduate degree, which will be in addition to the initial degree to be awarded by the home Institute.
- Internships and project work: The Parties may design and develop research of engineering project assignments which will be pursued by students during their stay both short term and long term, in the partner institute.
- Faculty exchange: The Partiers may consider Faculty exchange programme during which their faculty member will offer courses in the partner institute, for which the course contents will be developed jointly.
- Joint Research: The faculty members of both parties may identify the joint research programme in common areas of interest with defined duration.
Benefits:
Signing of this Agreement shall enable pursuing the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as, exchange of faculty members, students and researchers, scientific materials, publications and information. Joint research meeting, PhD program, Dual Degree/Double Degree programme.
Cooperation with the EWI, TU Delft, The Netherlands an oldest and largest Dutch public Technological University through this Agreement would lead to develop a joint activity in research in the area of Science and Technology. Thus, all sections and regions of the country will get benefited.
The signed Agreement will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of Science and Technology.
Prime Minister's Office
"A historic day for India!"
PM shares his feeling of pride to be on board INS Vikrant yesterday
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed the feeling of pride that he felt yesterday when he was on board INS Vikrant. He also shared a video.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"A historic day for India!
Words will not be able to describe the feeling of pride when I was on board INS Vikrant yesterday."
Prime Minister's Office
PM to participate in Constitution Day celebrations in Supreme Court on 26th November
PM to launch various new initiatives under e-court project
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court on 26th November, 2022 at 10 AM. The day has been celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015, to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
During the programme, the Prime Minister will launch various new initiatives under the e-court project. The Project is an effort to provide services to litigants, lawyers and the judiciary through ICT enablement of courts.
The initiatives being launched by the Prime Minister include Virtual Justice Clock, JustIS mobile App 2.0, Digital court and S3WaaS Websites.
Virtual Justice Clock is an initiative to exhibit vital statistics of the justice delivery system at the Court level giving the details of the cases instituted, cases disposed and pendency of cases on day/week/month basis at the Court level. The effort is to make the functioning of the courts accountable and transparent by sharing with the public the status of case disposals by the court. Public can access the Virtual Justice Clock of any court establishment on the District Court’s website.
JustIS Mobile App 2.0 is a tool available to judicial officers for effective court and case management by monitoring pendency and disposal of not only his court but also for individual judges working under them. This App is also made available to High Court and Supreme Court Judges who can now monitor pendency and disposal of all the States and Districts under their jurisdiction.
Digital court is an initiative to make the court records available to the judge in digitised form to enable the transition to Paperless Courts.
S3WaaS Websites is a framework to generate, configure, deploy and manage websites for publishing specified information and services related to district judiciary. S3WaaS is a cloud service developed for government entities to generate Secure, Scalable & Sugamya  websites. It is multilingual, citizen friendly and divyang friendly.